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My girls ask me tell them stories about my life every night before bed. By bedtime I am running on empty and can't recall memories. So they asked me to record myself telling them stories about my life. So this is the podcast. These stories are uneventful and are meant to put my girls to bed. GO TO BED.

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Eines Nachts im Dezember 1972 wird Jean McConville aus ihrem Haus in Belfast entführt. Sie wird nie wieder lebend gesehen. Ausgehend von diesem Moment entfaltet Patrick Radden Keefe eine gewaltige Erzählung über die blutige Vergangenheit des Nordirlandkonflikts.

From the bestselling author of Shoot for the Moon and A Terrible Glory comes the dramatic story of the courageous paratroopers and glidermen of the 82nd Airborne, who risked their lives to seize and secure a small, centuries-old bridge in France that played a pivotal role in the success of D-Day...

Nothing Ever Dies, Viet Thanh Nguyen writes. All wars are fought twice, the first time on the battlefield, the second time in memory. From the author of the best-selling novel The Sympathizer comes a searching exploration of a conflict that lives on in the collective memory of both the Americans and the Vietnamese.

More than fifty years on, the Cultural Revolution's scar runs through the heart of Chinese society, and through the souls of its citizens. Stationed in Beijing for the Guardian, Tania Branigan came to realise that this brutal and turbulent decade continues to propel and shape China to this day. Yet official suppression and personal trauma have conspired in national amnesia: it exists, for the most part, as an absence.

Following books by Malcolm Gladwell and Dan Ariely, noted economics professor William L. Silber explores the Hail Mary effect, from its origins in sports to its applications to history, nature, politics, and business. A quarterback like Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers gambles with a Hail Mary pass...

When police raided the Short Creek compound of the Fundamental Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in 1953, it soon became a political and publicity nightmare and eventually cost the governor of Arizona his job. From that point on, skittish public officials allowed the polygamist sect to practice its tenants unmolested for the next 50 years and turned a blind eye to child abandonment, kidnapping, statutory rape, incest, and massive tax and welfare fraud. But then Warren Jeffs, a new FLDS prophet, escalated the sect’s crimes to near madness.

What if you could build a powerful, profitable brand—without selling a single product? In this captivating episode of BrandStory Sessions, host Joseph Uchechukwu tells the unforgettable true story of Daniel, a man who opened a shop with nothing on the shelves. No products. No offers. Just a chair, a smile, and a handwritten sign that read: “Tell Me Your Story.” People thought he was crazy… until they couldn’t stop talking about him. Through raw storytelling and powerful branding lessons, you'll discover how Daniel turned presence into profit, silence into community, and connection ...

Ever since the earliest days of the Cold War, American intelligence agencies have launched spies in the sky, implanted spies in the ether, burrowed spies underground, sunk spies in the ocean, and even tried to control spies' minds by chemical means. But these weren't human spies. Instead, the United States expanded its reach around the globe through techno-spies. Nothing Is Beyond Our Reach investigates how America's technophiles inadvertently created a global espionage empire: one based on technology, not land.

Growing up in the Bronx, Joél Leon was taught that being soft, being vulnerable, could end your life. Shaped by a singular view of Black masculinity espoused by the media, by family and friends, and by society, he learned instead to care about the gold around his neck and the number of bills in his wallet. He absorbed the “facts” that white was always right and Black men were seen as threatening or great for comic relief but never worthy of the opening credits. It wasn’t until years later that Joél understood he didn’t have to be defined by these things.

Nearly a hundred years ago, two wealthy and privileged teenagers—Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb—were charged and convicted in a gruesome crime that would lead to the original “Trial of the Century”. Even in Jazz Age Chicago, the murder was uniquely shocking for the motive of the killers: well-to-do Jewish scions, full of promise, had killed fourteen-year-old Bobby Franks for the thrill of it. The trial was made even more sensational by the revelation of a love affair between the defendants and by defense attorney Clarence Darrow.

Today Vietnam is one of America’s strongest international partners, with a thriving economy and a population that welcomes American visitors. How that relationship was formed is a 20-year story of daring diplomacy and a careful thawing of tensions between the two countries after a lengthy war that cost nearly 60,000 American and more than two million Vietnamese lives.

A thought-provoking exploration of Bruce Springsteen’s iconic album, Born in the U.S.A.—a record that both chronicled and foreshadowed the changing tides of modern America On June 4, 1984, Columbia Records issued what would become one of the best-selling and most impactful rock albums of all...

In the realm where echoes whisper, and truths are unveiled, There lies a podcast, where authenticity prevails. Welcome, dear seeker, to "Nothing but the Truth," Where raw emotions dance, revealing stories uncouth. Unlock the secrets of souls, unburdened and free, As each episode unveils what eyes cannot see. Journey with us, guided by voices sincere, A sanctuary of honesty, devoid of fear. Embrace the tender vulnerability of each word, As we delve into tales often left unheard. Through tears and laughter, moments bittersweet, We strip away facades, bare hearts to meet.

Most people think nothing ever happens in Canada but this simply is not true. This is a Canadian podcast, looking to explore the myths, legends and just good old tales Canada has to tell. Choose your own adventure now and join me in discovering some of Canada's most unique stories. Website - show notes and more! https://canadiangirl2319.wixsite. Support the Show Leave a Review https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/nothing-ever-happens-in-canada/id1434418051?mt=2 Souvenir Shop - Merch https://nothingcanada.threadless.com Make a Donation to the show PayPal https://www.paypal.me/nothingcanada1

Toward Nothing is a show dedicated to discussing anarchist/communist history, theory, philosophy and figures, while also commenting on current events. There will also be conversations with activists and organizers on strategy and much more.

Ever feel like history's just hitting the replay button? Well, buckle up, fellow time travelers, because in this podcast, we're on a mission to unveil the secrets of our past to navigate the twists and turns of our future. Each week, we'll dust off the forgotten pages of yesterday's newspapers and draw parallels to today's headlines. So, whether you're a history buff, a future enthusiast, or just someone looking for a witty take on the world, this podcast is your one-stop shop for enlightenment, entertainment, and the occasional existential crisis.

Ever feel like history's just hitting the replay button? Well, buckle up, fellow time travelers, because in this podcast, we're on a mission to unveil the secrets of our past to navigate the twists and turns of our future. Each week, we'll dust off the forgotten pages of yesterday's newspapers and draw parallels to today's headlines. So, whether you're a history buff, a future enthusiast, or just someone looking for a witty take on the world, this podcast is your one-stop shop for enlightenment, entertainment, and the occasional existential crisis.

Maya Angelou, one of the best-loved authors of our time shares the wisdom of a remarkable life in this bestselling spiritual classic. This is Maya Angelou talking from the heart, down to earth and real, but also inspiring. This is a book to be treasured, a book about being in all ways a woman...